Ultimaker 2
This page documents Ultimaker #2 (Fawkes) [A phoenix from the ashes]
Status
- The ultimaker has been non-functional since 'day 1'. It was a donation to the lab in a semi-built, non functional state.
- Rebuild currently lead by aonomus/Norm
Machine Log
| Date | Notes | Entry By |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2013 | Ordered Boden tube and V2 hot end components (the feeder upgrade can be printed for cheap). Belts ordered for Ultimaker 1 (when they are needed for replacement). (~$138) | Norm |
| May 15, 2013 | Printed Z home switch adjustment block and holder. Designed and printed parts for new build platform system. |
Norm |
| April 29, 2013 | Printed fourth X/Y bushing block and Raspberry Pi bracket | Norm |
| April 27, 2013 | Assembled 3/4 X/Y bushing blocks, 4th print failed mid-print. | Norm |
| April 24, 2013 | Unmounted dual extruder.
Stripped out X/Y gantry parts for rebuild (X/Y blocks broken). |
Norm |
| April 22, 2013 | Reorganized shelf to accommodate the Ultimaker, organized materials and supplies. | Norm |
To Do List
- Repairs
- Finish to-do list/upgrade list
- Reprint X/Y bushing blocks, remount
- Print tensioners, install
- Print new extruder in entirety, mount
- Print Raspberry Pi mounting plate, mount pi, wire up
- Straighten Z axis acme rod
- Crimp cable going to print head
- Remount X/Y gantry system
- Order hot end
- Order boden cable
- Order extruder (dependent on success of printable extruder)
- Flash firmware
- Calibrate endstops
- Printable Upgrades
- Spool holder
- Magnetically attached print bed
- Motor mounts
- Fan cowling
- Z axis home switch adjuster
- Axis end-caps